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Auction 185, Lot 513

"Mapa dos Reynos de Portugal e Algarve Feita Sobre as Memorias Topografica de D. Vasque de Cozuela as do P. Lacerda e Varias Outras", Rizzi-Zannoni, Giovanni Antonio

Subject: Portugal & Western Spain

Period: 1775 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Moderne

Color: Hand Color

Size:
16.8 x 12 inches
42.7 x 30.5 cm
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This uncommon and well-engraved two-sheet map details the villages and towns, roads, and topography of Portugal and western Spain, extending as far east as Valladolid and Marbella. Large, decorative cartouche features the coat-of-arms, flags, flowers, and Christ on the crucifix. The northern sheet has an alternate title printed above the map: "Carte des Royaumes de Portugal et d'Algarve..."

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Condition: B+

On watermarked paper with light scattered foxing and soiling. The first image is a composite image - the map is in two separate sheets.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $85

Closed on 11/17/2021

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